Traditional Tang Soo Do International
June 2005 United States Technical Advisory Committee
1st Gup Testing Requirements

2nd Gup to 1st Gup Red Belt
General Requirements
A student of good moral character who has been accepted by a
certified instructor of the Traditional Tang Soo Do International.
Teaching assistance and service to the Dojang.
General Knowledge
Conceptual knowledge of all lower rank techniques.
Tang Soo Do terminology, etiquette, and a further development of
Traditional Tang Soo Do spirit and attitudes.
Development of a leadership role and responsibility in the Dojang.
Time In Grade Requirement
6 Months and 48, 75 minute classes.
Instructor may elect to waive up to 3 months in special cases.
Hand and Leg Basics
All Basic Intermediate & Advanced Hand Kicking Techniques.
Jump and Jump Spinning Leg Techniques should be developing.
Form Requirements
Pyung Ahn Sah Dan
Pyung Ahn Oe Dan
Passai
Breaking Requirements 1 board Jump Leg Technique not previously done.
Free Sparring Requirements Free Sparring Against 1 Opponent
Self Defense Requirements
Children: 2 Techniques against Grab to Lapel (Instructors Choice)
2 Techniques against Grab from Behind (Instructors Choice)
Adults: Defense against Sucker Punch / Instructors Choice
Defense against Headlock / Instructors Choice
1-Step Fighting Requirements
Children: One Step Fighting 1-16: With a Partner
Adults:
One Step Fighting 1-16: With a Partner
Terminology Requirements
Low Block, Front Stance: Ha Dan Mahk Kee
High Punch, Front Stance: Sang Dan Kong Kyuk
Middle Punch, Front Stance: Choong Dan Kong Kyuk
High Block, Front Stance: Sang Dan Mahk Kee

Inside/Outside Block, Front Stance: Ahneso Phakuro Mahk Kee
Low Knife Hand Block, Back Stance: Ha Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee
Middle Knife Hand Block, Back Stance:
Choong Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee
Front Stance, 2-Fisted Block: Chun Gul Sang Soo Mahk Kee
Opposite Side: Tuel Oh
Retreat:
Hu Jin
Jump Front Kick: E Dan Ahp Cha Nut Gi
Low Block, Front Stance, Opposite Side: Choong Dan Yup Mahk Kee, Middle Punch
Ha Dan Mahk Kee, Tuel Oh, Choon Dan Kong Kyuk